The plural of Airbus is Airbuses. Airbii is not a word.There is no 787-800, nor 787-900 or 747-800. It's 787-8, 787-9, and 747-8.A321neoLR is also unnecessary. It's simply A321LR.Airplanes don't have isles, they have aisles.

Here's hoping he's having as much fun in the afterlife as he did in this one. Not sad to hear the news but joyful that he is out of his misery. 84 years is a long life and in his case a fruitful one. He will surely be missed by friends and family but they always have the option of watching one of his many films to get a laugh and remember him by. Good luck!

Rumack: The last thing he said to me, "Doc," he said, "some time when the crew is up against it, and the breaks are beating the boys, tell them to get out there and give it all they got and win just one for the Zipper. I don't know where I'll be then, Doc," he said, "but I won't smell too good, that's for sure

Well, I got out my ouija board, and regarding these posts, it said this:

"They are serious; It is true, and don't call me Shirley!"

Mr. Nielson, you are a legendary actor and you certainly will be missed!

"I just want you to tell you, good luck, we're all counting on you." (Airplane!)

-"What is that smell?"
-"Oh, that would be me; I've been swimming in raw sewage. I love it! I LOVE IT!" (The Naked Gun 2 1/2)

Heh... You know, Rue McGlanahan passed earlier this year, and now him. They both played Hollingsworths on the finale of The Golden Girls 18 years ago. He played Blanche's Uncle Lucas and married Dorothy to close out the series.

Do not bring stranger girt into your room. The stranger girt is dangerous, it will hurt your life.

Not only a great late bloomer of a funny man, but known by all of Hollywood and California wineries for being a gentleman and class act all the way. My grandparents ran into him at a tasting many years ago and said he was very accommodating to those who recognized him - indulging in conversation about his TV career for over two hours.

Fortunately he will live on for all of us with his large body of work.

If you need someone to blame / throw a rock in the air / you'll hit someone guilty

Damn and it was this year that I truly appreciating his work watching all the naked guns and what have you, Im really sad to see such a great man go but he left behind one hell of a legacy! Condolences to the family of course.

So sad! Leslie Nielsen was a hero to me and his style of humor has influenced me for the last 15 years.
Well, since everybody is posting a line, here's mine:

"You know I've never seen you around here Mr..."
"Uhh Buzz'n... Buzz'n Frog. Born on the shores of the Uralava River in Rapala. Up there by Timberdoodle? The Zeb Co Brothers... uh Husky Jerks and uh... Salty Dog uh Shrimp.
Oh I can't go fishing today, I've got a big meeting down in ... uh.. Mensroom."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t3ZEv0Ikvc

Soren

All the things you probably hate about travelling are warm reminders that I'm home

My heart aches after learning of his passing. He was a genuine comedian, and always brought a smile to my face when I watched his movies. He is a legend, and will be sorely missed. God takes another great person... RIP Leslie Nielsen.

RIP Mr Nielsen, pneumonia is a terrible way to go, this is what I had this year, never again will I say when I have a cold or even flu that I feel like I am dying as earlier this year I was given hours to live so I know what it feels like

RIP

Must think up a new one soon, slow moving brain trying to get into gear ;)

Quoting geedo (Reply 20):He was also in a really great episode of the M*A*S*H TV show, where Hawkeye and Trapper use their positions as doctors to remove Leslie Nielsen's character from frontline command.

That episode (from the show's 1st season, 1972-1973) was titled "The Ring Banger"; which originally aired shortly after The Poseidon Adventure (where he played the Captain) debuted in theaters. Nielsen played (Col. (?)) Buzz Brighton.

Recurring line from the episode:

Brighton (Nielsen):...and THAT ISMY MILK!

Quoting steeler83 (Reply 15):Heh... You know, Rue McGlanahan passed earlier this year, and now him. They both played Hollingsworths on the finale of The Golden Girls 18 years ago. He played Blanche's Uncle Lucas and married Dorothy to close out the series.

Let's not forget that Barbara Billingsley (June Cleaver and aka the Jive Lady from Airplane) passed away about couple of months ago as well.

"TransEastern! You'll feel like you've never left the ground because we treat you like dirt!" SNL Parady ad circa 1981

Everytime I see a western drama scene of Nielsen's,I think he's going to step out with his funny one-liners.He seems not be cast correctly in those roles knowing his signature would be comedy.But he was the complete actor in so many roles even as the captain of the Poseidon.

Quoting Klaus (Reply 19):Not to forget his part in Forbidden Planet – he did more than just one kind of classics!

What a great movie -- one might say that he was the prototypical Captain Kirk -- he encounters an evil scientist with a robot (Robby), falls in love with his daughter setting up a conflict -- Requiem for Methuselah?

What terribly sad news, he will be missed greatly.
I hope he didn't suffer long in his final days in a big building with patients, but that's not important right now.
He never failed to make me laugh, and his kind of talent is extremely rare. May he rest in peace.

Quoting steeler83 (Reply 38):Well, I think I'll watch Airplane! the Don't Call Me Shirley edition on DVD tonight. You know what kinda pisses me off now tho, that edition came with some mail-in form for a free "Otto!" Arrrgh!

Are you ticked because of the Otto offer or that the offer wasn't included? No offense, but something's lost in translation here.

"TransEastern! You'll feel like you've never left the ground because we treat you like dirt!" SNL Parady ad circa 1981

Quoting PSA53 (Reply 35):Everytime I see a western drama scene of Nielsen's,I think he's going to step out with his funny one-liners. He seems not be cast correctly in those roles knowing his signature would be comedy.

I grew up with him as a regular face on TV, too, and I know what you're saying.

Something I truly admire about him is that he was essentially a quiet man who more or less kept out of the limelight when he wasn't doing a role.

Quoting Klaus (Reply 19):Not to forget his part in Forbidden Planet – he did more than just one kind of classics!

Yeah, one on my all-time favorite sci-fi movies. He was great in his role.

Quoting PHLBOS (Reply 34):When my brother and I first saw the film in theaters, that scene had us rolling off our seats laughing

There were lots of scenes in that film that had that effect on me. Nielsen was absolutely the star of the show but everyone in it was terrific and the jokes came fast and furious. Corny as hell, but hilarious

R.I.P. Mr. Nielsen, you brought many laughs to many people over the years

Quoting PHLBOS (Reply 39):Quoting steeler83 (Reply 38):
Well, I think I'll watch Airplane! the Don't Call Me Shirley edition on DVD tonight. You know what kinda pisses me off now tho, that edition came with some mail-in form for a free "Otto!" Arrrgh!

Are you ticked because of the Otto offer or that the offer wasn't included? No offense, but something's lost in translation here.

I'm guessing he never mailed in the form and has missed out on the offer. That's how I read his post...

R.I.P. Mr. Nielson.

Fushta!

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Quoting PHLBOS (Reply 39):Are you ticked because of the Otto offer or that the offer wasn't included? No offense, but something's lost in translation here.

Quoting Silver1SWA (Reply 43):I'm guessing he never mailed in the form and has missed out on the offer. That's how I read his post...

Ding ding ding! That's it. By the time I noticed that there was an offer for a free inflatable Otto doll, the offer had already expired. The deadline to mail in the form had already come and gone by the time I realized it was there. Damn! It would've been awesome to have such Airplane! memorabilia, but oh well...

I just can't get that "don't call me Shirley" line out of my head now. It will live in motion picture infamy as will Leslie Nielson's spirit!

Do not bring stranger girt into your room. The stranger girt is dangerous, it will hurt your life.

Quoting MWHCVT (Reply 30):RIP Mr Nielsen, pneumonia is a terrible way to go,

I understood from Lord Moran, Churchill's personal physician, that pneumonia was "the old man's friend".....because it carried them off so quickly!

We seem to be losing entertainers at the rate of one or two a week now. It is almost commonplace to read about them in the media. But Mr. Nielsen's passing made both the CBC and CTV National News with excerpts from his career, particularly from "Airplane".

I think it was his strong authoritative voice speaking those comedic lines that ensured his place in our memories.

I thought I remember hearing that Peter Graves passed away. I watched Airplane! tonight; it was on AMC, and it even said during a commercial brake: "Remembering Leslie Nielson," right after airing "Don't call me Shirley." I had to give a little salut to that. I might as well have watched it on DVD tho. AMC cut the hell out of that movie...

Do not bring stranger girt into your room. The stranger girt is dangerous, it will hurt your life.